Closing & References: Kimchi Knowledge

Hi everyone, through out my blog I have educated the viewer on the history and origins of Kimchi, its ingredients, recipes, the varieties, health benefits, Bizarre foods made with Kimchi, locations of where Kimchi could be found in Albany, the gaining popularity of Kimchi in America and Albany, and most importantly the Kimchi knowledge of the Albany University students! Now that I have shared so many important and fun facts with you about Kimchi I would like to end my blog by asking you to add your own personal Kimchi Knowledge to my blog!

In the comment section below, please share some personal knowledge of Kimchi. These interesting facts that you share can either be about something I might have missed which you thought is important or interesting thoughts or facts you think others should know about Kimchi or simply share your experiences with Kimchi.

I hope that you  all enjoyed looking around my blog and hopefully my findings not only taught you new and interesting facts about Kimchi but it has also encouraged you to try it!

References
1. Ji-Song Ku, R. (2013, November). Dubious Gastronomy. Lecture conducted from Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxhEs-vnOAU (22:16-25:54)
2. ARAdmin. (2012). History of Kimchee: Recipes of Asia. Retrieved from http://www.asian-recipe.com/korea/history-of-kimchee.html
3. Korea Tourism Organization. Korea Be Inspired Visit Korea: History of Kimchi. Retrieved from
4. http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FO/FO_EN_6_1_2_1.jsp
5. Kimchi. (n.d.). Retrieved April 7, 2014 from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi
6. Kimchi Field Museum (2012, Jan) Story of Kimchi [Brochure]. South Korea: Seoul Metepolion government. Retrieved from http://www.kimchimuseum.co.kr/data/pdf/kimchimuseum_eng_ver.pdf
7. Raymond, J. (2008, February 8). World's Healthiest Foods: Kimchi (Korea). Health. Retrieved from http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20410300,00.html
8. Ferguson, P.P. (Winter 2010) Gastronomica: The Journal of Critical Food Studies, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 102-109. Retrieved from http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20410300,00.html
9. Men’s Health. Top 5 Healthiest Foods on the Planet. Men’s Health. Retrieved from http://www.lovethatkimchi.com/Health_Magazine/health_magazine.html
10. Organic facts: Health Benefits of Kimchi. Retrieved from http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/health-benefits-of-kimchi.html
11. Arirang Culture. (2013, Sep 26). Tales of Hansik - E11C03 The Nutritional Secrets of Kimchi [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXW8zyO6Lt0
12. Arirang News. (2013, May 24). Science proves Korean cuisine offers many health benefits [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzMLe9w8dsE
13. A. Jordan. Interviews on the Health Factors of Kimchi at Albany University (personal communication, 2014).
14. A. Jordan. Surveys on Kimchi Knowledge are handed out at Albany University (personal communication, 2014).
15. A.Jordan. Interviews at University at Albany on 187 Different Kinds of Kimchi (personal communication, 2014).
16. Umma. (2010, 4 14). Asian Supper: Baechu Kimchi (Korean Kimchi). Retrieved from http://asiansupper.com/recipe/baechu-kimchi-korean-kimchi
17. TriFood.com. (2014). Celebrating Korean Food: Diced Radish Kimchi. Retrieved from http://www.trifood.com/kkakdugi.asp
18. Korean Mommy (2010, Jan 11). Korean Cuisine: Dongchimi (Daikon) Kimchi. Retrieved from http://korean-cuisine.blogspot.com/2010/01/dongchimi-kimchi.html
19. I Food: Pa Kimchi Recipe Video [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/pa-kimchi
20. Maangchi (2010, July 15). Kimchi pancake. Retrieved from http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/kimchijeon
21. Videojug Food. (2013, Jan 24). Andy Bates Kimchi Cult Korean Style Burgers: Street Food [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfeWWPcuvek
22. franctoma. (2013, Jan 24). Bizarre Foods - Korea 3 of 5 [Video file]. Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV3EKe2U1Fo
23. franctoma. (2013, Jan 24). Bizarre Foods - Korea 3 of 5 [Video file]. Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV3EKe2U1Fo
24. franctoma. (2013, Jan 24). Bizarre Foods - Korea 4 of 5 [Video file]. Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkZs5OYA5NA
25. Crazy from Kong. (2013, Jan 24). Korean Kimchi Chocolate - A Really Bizarre Korean Snack [Video file]. Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csv55nfpBfg
26. Simple Comfort Food (2012, Oct 11).  Kimchi Burger. Retrieved from http://www.simplecomfortfood.com/2011/10/12/kimchi-burger/
27. A. Jordan. Interviews of store owners and clerks during the search for Kimchi at Albany University (personal communication, 2014).
Other Knowledge Building Activities
28. Hwang. J. Learn How to Cook Pork Kimchi Pancake (2014, March 11)

The Search for Kimchi!: Albany NY

Hi again everyone!

For today I have decided to talk about my Kimchi adventures around Albany NY. My intention here was to find out where and how often Kimchi was sold around Albany. My original thoughts before I started this project was that I would only find Kimchi in Asian stores and not in the average all American grocery stores because I thought that Kimchi had a bad reputation in Albany and in America in general. But boy was I surprised to find out that... Kimchi is actually sold at one major American grocery store but not the other! Please view my adventures below to find out where Kimchi is sold and how often.

Visit one:
Asian Super Market

This is the Asian Super market and it is the largest Asian grocery store in Albany New York. The grocery selection is largely Chinese but the store also sells Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese food products. If you want to taste something new or try a variety of different vegetables you should check out this store!
Interesting fact: This store gives student discounts on groceries.
Follow this MAP and check out the store!

While visiting this store I searched for Kimchi and found a pretty large selection. As you can see in the pictures on the left the Kimchi is a very popular product at this store. The containers come in small sizes and even very large tub sizes!

After looking at the Kimchi aisle I interviewed a cashier and ask some questions about the popularity of Kimchi in their store.
Interview: 
Interviewer: "Could you tell me how often people buy Kimchi here?  " Cashier: "Well....um Kimchi is sold  lot here..that's why we have a big selection. We order large amount Kimchi every month. Interviewer: Are Koreans mostly buying the Kimchi? Cashier: No everybody buy the Kimchi. Interviewer: Who else buys Kimchi at your store?  A lot of Chinese buy it, Vietnamese and white people buy it. It popular to every one.
There you have it. Kimchi is very popular among the customers at Asian Market.

Visit 2:
Asian Food Market

This is the other Asian market in Albany New York. Its much smaller than the Asian Supermarket but it is also special because it has a small Chinese restaurant inside and takes student discounts! Similar to the other market this one has a large selection of Chinese products but also sell other Asian products.
Follow the MAP to check out this store!
Check out the store website!

While visiting Asian Food market I was surprised to find that the store had a very small selection of Kimchi. I guess this is because its a small store that caters mostly to the Chinese population.

After looking at the Kimchi aisle I interviewed a cashier and the store owner on the popularity of Kimchi in their store.
Interview: 
Interviewer: How often does this store sell Kimchi? Cashier: It's not a very popular item here....
Store Owner: Why you ask such a crazy question about Kimchi? Interviewer: Well I am doing a project on Kimchi and I need to find out how often Kimchi is sold... Store owner: That is a crazy question!!...just make it up! Just tell your teacher any number! Interviewer: hahaha..I could possibly do that but could you tell me who mostly buys the Kimchi? Store Owner: People don't buy Kimchi here that much because everyone already knows how to make it. The people who buy are usually whites or young students because Kimchi is so easy to make!

Visit 3
Price Chopper

This is Price Chopper one of the major all American stores in Albany NY. The food products sold here are usually the most popular items that Americans eat. However, Price Chopper and all it's branches usually have a "Foreign food section" which holds food from other countries.

The Price Chopper I chose to visit is one of the smallest ones in Albany NY which is on Madison Ave. Before searching Price Chopper I had a strong feeling that Kimchi would not be found in this store because I thought Kimchi was not as popular as other types of Asian food such as Sushi or Egg Rolls. However, I was shocked to find that my assumptions were wrong! As soon as I asked the clerk if they had Kimchi she brought me to the salad dressing aisle and pointed at several jars of Kimchi. This was a shocking experience for me because this incident shows me that Kimchi may actually be more popular (in Albany/America) than I thought.

If you would like to visit this Price Chopper here is a MAP to its location.














Visit 4
Walmart Supercenter

The final place I searched for Kimchi was at the "largest Walmart in New York State". This Walmart is on Washington Ave in Albany NY. MAP

After visiting Price Chopper and finding Kimchi there I was convinced that "the largest Walmart in New York" would also have it in stock and possibly have much more of it. However, I was wrong once again. While on my search for Kimchi at Walmart I searched for Kimchi for about 20 minutes in both the "Oriental" aisle and the salad aisle but could not find any trace of it. However, after 20 minutes of searching I was not convinced that Price Chopper would have Kimchi over the largest Walmart in New York so I asked one of the Walmart food stokers if they could help me find Kimchi. He was unsure of what Kimchi was so he called one of  his co-workers on the phone and asked him where we could find Kimchi in the store. The man on the other side told us that they do in fact sell Kimchi but it could only be found in Roman Noodles at the store and not on it's own. Thus, I was directed to the Roman noodles aisle!

The Kimchi Search Conclusion: 
After searching all of these stores in Albany I was surprised to find that Price Chopper sold Kimchi while Walmart did not. It was also interesting to find that the Kimchi stock which I found in Price Chopper was almost the same amount as the Kimchi stock I saw in the small Asian Food Market. This new knowledge that I have gained from my adventures to these stores brings me to believe that Kimchi is maybe slowly becoming a popular food item among the American population specifically in Albany New York. I believe this, not only because I found Kimchi at Price Chopper but because the owners of the Asian Markets have convinced me that Kimchi is sold more often to people of different cultures rather than people who are Korean or Korean American.

BIZARRE FOODS!:KIMCHI

Hello, all! 
Lets talk about Kimchi as a Bizarre Food. Earlier in the Kimchi Knowledge introduction I mentioned how in S. Korea Kimchi is not only eaten as a side dish but is also sometimes combined with other food to produce a main dish or a snack. These snacks and meals would be considered by most Americans as Bizarre foods. Some of these popular bizarre foods include Kimchi Pancakes, Kimchi burgers, Kimchi chips and Kimchi chocolate. Find out more about these Bizarre Foods below!







Kimchi Pancakes

Kimchi Pancakes may sound 'Bizzare' to many Americans such as the Albany residence. This is because when we think of pancakes we think of the "American Pancake" which is a fluffy, sweet flour cake that is usually served with syrup for breakfast. However, even though Kimchi is made with almost the same ingredients (flour, water, sugar, egg, salt, oil, & milk) as the American pancake and is also sometimes eaten for breakfast it is very different from the American pancake. The difference is in taste (bland, savor), color (red & orange) and extra ingredients (Kimchi, onions & meat). Once Americans realize that Kimchi pancake is neither eaten with syrup or tastes like the American pancake with the added ingredient Kimchi it may become accepted as "normal food" rather than Bizarre.  

Basic Ingredients: Kimchi, onion, salt, sugar, flour, vegetable oil & water
Additional Ingredients: Pork or Tofu

Watch & learn how to make a Pork Kimchi Pancake from "Chef Jihoon" (my fiancé). 
Learn How to Cook Pork Kimchi Pancake:

Learn how to make many different types of Kimchi Pancakes by clicking on Recipes!

Albany University interview on Kimchi Pancake:

Interview with Jessica (TESOL) who is fond of Kimchi 
Ami: "Have you heard Kimchi pancake and would you try it?" Jessica: "eewww what the hell are you talking about?...people actually eat pancake with Kimchi!!?" Ami: well Kimchi pancake is made with a mix of flour and Kimchi..but..." Jessica: "How could someone eat that....do they add syrup?.." Ami: "hahaha......no it's not what you think it is...." 

Kimchi Burgers

 

Kimchi Burgers may sound Bizarre to the many Americans residing in Albany but it is actually a very popular food not only in S.Korea but also in other countries such as Japan, Vietnam, and even in London! 

Watch a London street vendor prepare a delicious Kimchi burger:
Ingredients: ground beef,Kimchi, salt, cracked black pepper, cheddar cheese & unsalted butter. Learn how to make different types of Kimchi Burgers by clicking on Recipe 1! Recipe 2! Recipe 3!

Kimchi Snacks: Kimchi Chocolate & Kimchi Chips

When Americans think of snacks they only think of products that are sweet or have some kind of junky taste to go along with it. When I think of the American snack I can't really think of any that are based off of vegetables unless one were to include the potato which we use for potato chips. It seems that most American snacks are mostly produced with something sweet as the main ingredient. However, looks like Koreans produce snacks with not only sweets in mind but also vegetables as the main ingredient. Using vegetables for  the main ingredient in a snack may seem bizarre to some people because snacks are usually considered 100 percent juncky with no nutritional value (this does not include snacks like oranges and other fruits or peanuts). I have never tried Kimchi chips or chocolate myself but based on the videos and pictures below they sure do look delicious.

Interview with Kathleen (TESOL) and a mysterious man.
Interviewer: "Hi Kathleen have you heard that there is such a thing as Kimchi chocolate?" Kathleen: "What!? No way! That's crazyness!" (A Mysterious man enters the conversation) Mysterious man: "Well, I wouldn't doubt it because look at the bizarre things they make you eat at the state fair...." Kathleen: Well, OK but don't mess with my chocolate!"

Here is a video of the unwrapping of Kimchi Chocolate.

Here is some pictures of Kimchi Chips!

Watch a special episode of Bizarre Foods featuring Kimchi!
BIZARRE FOODS!:KIMCHI
With Andrew Zimmern (start 1st video at 8:14)

The Health Benefits of Kimchi

Hi Everyone,

For today I have decided to provide you with some knowledge on the health benefits of Kimchi! As I mentioned in my introduction post, Kimchi is well known by many people to be a very healthy food. News magazines such as HEALTH named Kimchi the "World's Healthiest Food" and Men's Health listed Kimchi as one of the “top 5 healthiest foods on the planet”. Kimchi is so healthy in fact that multiple studies prove that it has so many different beneficial attributes. According to Organicfacts.org Kimchi not only helps prevent cancer but it also, promotes digestion, benefits ones cholesterol, helps prevent obesity and helps the immune system fight off viruses. These are only a few benefits among many others. If you would like to find out more about the benefits of Kimchi please feel free to visit Organic facts.org. Now you are probably wondering "What exactly is in Kimchi that makes it so healthy?" Well according to HEALTH magazine Kimchi is loaded with vitamins A, B, and C and it also has a “healthy bacteria” called lactobacilli within it which is usually found in fermented foods. The first video I provided below called Korea's Rural Development of Administration goes into much more information on the studies that prove the health benefits of Kimchi while the second video called Arirang TV: The Nutritional Secrets of Kimchi explains in more detail the nutritional ingredients inside of Kimchi. Please view these videos because they have very interesting perspectives on the health benefits of Kimchi. 

Korea's Rural Development of Administration (KRA)

Arirang TV :The Nutritional Secrets of Kimchi

Albany University Interviews on the Health Factors of Kimchi: 

I went around the University at Albany campus and asked a few students whether or not they knew that Kimchi was healthy and here is what they had to say (These students knew what Kimchi was already):

Joe, Accounting: "Kimchi is a vegetable so I would assume that it is healthy...but I think some types are healthier than others..like the ones that are not so spicy"
Kate, TESOL: "well I only ate it once but it felt healthy because it tasted nasty! and usually healthy food tastes nasty to me."
Jackie, Business: "No, I didn't think it could be that healthy for you because of the spice! Kind of like hot sauce."
Jihoon, Business: Yea, Kimchi is healthy that is why we eat it so often in Korea. My dad won't eat a meal without it actually. He needs to eat healthy food because he has diabetes"
Maggie, Public Health: "Yea I know that Kimchi is healthy. I read an article on Kimchi once and it talk a lot about how Kimchi could reduce your weight. It was an interesting article."
Nick, TESOL: Yea, I can't imagine how unhealthy cabbage would be...

187 Different Kinds of Kimchi!

According to The Kimchi Field Museum in Korea there is currently 187 different types of Kimchi. All of these types are categorized in relation to season and region. The most popular types of Kimchi are Baechu Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi), Kkakdugi Kimchi (Ponytail Radish Kimchi), Dongchimi Kimchi (water radish Kimchi) and Pa-kimchi (onion Kimchi). A list of the most popular Kimchis are listed below with links to their recipes!

**A special note** If you plan on making Kimchi for your next meal make sure you plan 3 or 28 days ahead of time because for each Kimchi it takes about 3-28 days to prepare! This depends on whether or not you are making the Kimchi from scratch. 

Baechu Kimchi

Ingredients: Napa Cabbage, Sea Salt, Fish Sauce, Green Onions, Small white Onions, Garlic, White Sugar, Ground Ginger & Chili Powder.

Learn how to make Baechu Kimchi by clicking on Recipe!  

Kkakdugi Kimchi

Ingredients: Radish, Scallions, Water, Red Chili Pepper Powder, Salted Shrimps, Garlic, Sea Salt & Sugar.

Learn how to make Kkakdugi Kimchi by clicking on Recipe!

Dongchimi Kimchi

Ingredients: Korean Radishes, Sea Salt, Sugar, Garlic, Green Onions, Water, Carrots, Chili Peppers, or Asian Pears.

Learn how to make Dongchimi Kimchi by clicking on  Recipe!

Pa-Kimchi

Ingredients: Green Onions, Red Pepper Powder, Sugar Honey Powder, Fish Sauce, Rice Wine, Water, Sesame Seeds & Salt.

Learn how to make Pa-Kimchi by clicking on Recipe!

Interviews at University at Albany on 187 Different Kinds of Kimchi:

After finding out that Kimchi can be made in 187 different ways I decided to interview students and ask them whether or not they knew that Kimchi comes in 187 different varieties. The questions I asked include "Could you tell me how many different types of Kimchi there are?, How many different types have you tried?, Did you know that there are over 100 different types of Kimchi?". Please view the Interviews and the reactions to these questions below. 

Interview with Kathleen (TESOL), Interviewer: Did you know that there are over 100 different varieties of Kimchi? Kathleen: I only know of one type of Kimchi which is spicy and red...but if you say varieties than I guess there are more types of Kimchi? Interviewer: Yea the Kimchi that you know of is the type of Kimchi that most people think of when they are asked about Kimchi. But actually Kimchi is not always made with cabbage. Sometimes the main ingredient is onions or radish. Kathleen: hummm very interesting I will have to look that up sometime.

Interview with Shao Li (Economics)  Interviewer: How many different types of Kimchi have you heard of or tried? Shao Li: I know that there are  about five different types. I lived with a Korean family once and we ate Kimchi for every meal. We ate one of those five everyday. Interviewer: So do you think those are the onlt types of Kimchi? Shao Li: no, I bet there are a few more but we just ate those five.... Interviewer: try 187 different types. Shao Li: (shocked Shao Li's mouth spread wide open) Are you serious! That insane! How could that be possible....Koreans love their Kimchi..hahaha

Interview with Nic (TESOL) 
Interviewer: Did you know that there are 187 different types of Kimchi? Nic: Well I do now because you just told me. Interviewer: How many have you tried? Nic: Well I tried the leafy cabbage kind and the cubed kind I also tried the green one with onions I think. I studied in Korea for a half semester so I had many different chances to try Kimchi. However, before I went to Korea I went to New Orleans in 2009 and visited a French neighbor. In that neighborhood I visited a restaurant that seemed to look like the average all american restaurant but they had a Kimchi burger there. It was an amazing burger!!  


_________________________________________________________
If you want to learn more about the different types of Kimchi you can find a wider list of different types of Kimchi on Korea Be Inspired Visit Korea  and The Kimchi Field Museum Brochure!

Kimchi Knowledge Object: Introduction & History

Welcome to "Kimchi Knowledge" !

Hi everyone!

The Knowledge Object that I chose to focus on is Kimchi, in particular 'Baechu Kimchi'. 'Baechu Kimchi' is one type of the 187 different varieties of Kimchi but it is the most important type because it's the type that is most well known around the world. Baechu Kimchi and the other 186 types of Kimchi is the national food of S. Korea. Kimchi in general is commonly known as the vegetable side dish that Koreans eat with every meal (breakfast, lunch & Dinner). I chose to focus on this knowledge object because I wanted to find out more about the national food of the country which I have lived in for the past year. Not only was I interested in finding more information on Kimchi but I was also interested in finding out how Kimchi is viewed in the United States specifically to the people residing in Albany. Throughout this blog you will find multiple 'professional Knowledge' sources and 'local Knowledge' sources on Baechu Kimchi and on the other types of Kimchi. I hope that you will not only gain new knowledge about Kimchi but also enjoy what you read. Thank you and have fun looking around on my blog! 


--Ami Jordan--

Background Knowledge
& Kimchis Origins  

Here is some background knowledge on Kimchi that will help you find the topics you are more interested in on my blog. Each of these topics will be further discussed on the individual pages that you see on the upper right side of this screen. Please click on those pages in order to get more in dept information on the topics I discuss in the the Background Knowledge section.

Background Knowledge

Kimchi is a traditional & National Korean side dish that originates from the Korean Peninsula. According to The Kimchi Field Museum in Seoul, there are about 187 different types of Kimchi but all of them are equally made up of vegetables and a variety of seasonings. In S. Korea Kimchi is not only eaten with every meal as a side dish but it is also sometimes eaten as the main dish or as a snack. These snacks and meals would be considered to most Americans as Bizarre food. Some of these bizarre foods include Kimchi burgers, Kimchi Pancakes, Kimchi chips and Kimchi chocolate. In the United states Kimchi is either widely known as the "smelly, hot and spicy vegetable commonly eaten by the Korean people or as the extremely healthy vegetable that have multiple health benefits. 

Kimchi Origins

  

Ancient Times 

Kimchi was developed in Korea around the 7th century. The name Kimchi originated from ‘shimchae’(salting of vegetables).  Even though there is no records in Korea today with the exact date of the discovery of Kimchi it was first mentioned in an ancient Korean medical book indicating that the original substance was first possibly used for medical purposes. During the 7th century (and even up until today) Kimchi was/is considered a type of medicine that could or should be consumed in order to keep the Korean people healthy and strong. There is not much living data on the original ingredients of the first Kimchi but it is universally understood that the first Kimchi was made up of mixed pickled greens, salt and alcohol and that it was first used for medical purposes and then it later became one of the main staples of food consumed by the Korean population. Kimchi became one of the main staples of the Korean population shortly after the discovery of storage technology. The Korean people considered Kimchi an amazing food at the time because after being salted it could stay completely fresh even after being stored for months on end. Being able to keep vegetables and food stored for months at a time was very critical for the Korean population in ancient times especially during long and cold winters.  

Modern Times

In the past, Kimchi up until at least the 20th century was only produced and consumed by the Korean population. However in contemporary times it has become a globally recognized food and is now consumed and produced by multiple countries. 

Today, Kimchi to most people in America is known as the Korean “red spicy cabbage”. However, this red spicy cabbage was not fully invented until the 18th century after two of its main ingredients, the red pepper and the cabbage (brassica) were introduced to the Korean peninsula by Japan and other foreign countries.

Listen to Dr. Koo from Binghamton University discuss the growing popularity of Kimchi in America & around the world!

Kimchi Today:

Surveys on Kimchi Knowledge at Albany University: 

While I was researching materials for this project I handed out surveys to Albany students and asked them to explain their experiences and knowledge about Kimchi. Here are a list of questions I asked on these surveys to students. Have you ever heard of Kimchi? If No, could you try and guess where it comes from? Based on the picture on the survey would you try this food? If yes, could you please write everything you know about Kimchi and your experiences with it? 

The answers written on these surveys greatly informed me of the knowledge the University at Albany students had about Kimchi! Surprisingly most of the students have heard of Kimchi while a few have not! 

Kimchi Knowledge Surveys: 

Students who have head of Kimchi:

Amy, Economics: "Yes I have heard of it but the picture is not the most appetizing photo I've seen....so maybe not try it. It comes from Korea, I saw it in New York City at a Restaurant.  I know that they use it across the board in varieties." 

Shauna, Liberal Arts: "Yes. It comes from Korea and Japan; I had Kimchi from my roommate in my undergrad who is from Japan but her mother is from Korea. I had it for dinner one night and my roommate tried to teach me how to cook it." 

Patrick, Latin Studies: "Yes..I know it's Korean, but that's it. I don't know how I know that."

April, Education in Psychology: "It is spicy, fermented and pickled cabbage used as a condiment in Korean cuisines."

Shirley, TESOL: Yes, Kimichi is a typical Korean cuisine that is made up of marinated cabbage. It is spicy. According to Wikipedia, Kimchi is among the most healthy foods in the world."  

Jack, Women Studies: "I know that it's a common Korea dish. I heard that some families own refrigerators just for the purpose of preserving Kimchi until it's fermented. It's spicy, can be eaten either raw or fried with other ingredients. I also heard that after it's gone bad a little, people can still eat it if they thoroughly wash off the spice. Tastes good. :)"  

Hui Zhang, TESOL: "Yes, my Korean friend introduced it to me. It was really smelly when the first time I tried it. My Korean friend kept encouraging me to eat it, I tried it and after a few times I liked it." 

Gharib,  Nanoscale Science: I think It is Korean (actually i am sure) pickle. It is made of cabbage and some other vegetables I think, and it is also some spices. The Korean people like it and can be served with any meal I think" 

Jim, Public Health: "Yes, I know what it is but I am not sure I would try it. I was in the Air force and many people I knew ate it. I was told that it smells and that you should cook it underground." 

Nic, TESOL: Yes I had Kimchi before. The first time I tried it was during my undergrad. I became friends with a Korean guy next store to my dorm room and invited him over for thanksgiving. When he came over he brought some homemade Kimchi  made by his mom and it was very delicious. Now I eat Kimchi very often! 

Students who have not heard of Kimchi:

Angela, Public Health: "No, I think it maybe food and that it comes from Japan. Yes I would try it."

Casey, Political Science: "No, I have never heard of it. I would try it!! I like trying all foods!"

Alex, Religious Studies: "No, I think it's a Japanese word. It's a type of food, based on the picture above, It's eaten with chopsticks. I would try it because I like trying new food" 

Tara, History: "No, It looks like lettuce and meat? tomato sauce and no I would not try it."

Mike, History: "I have never heard of it and it looks like ribs from the picture so I would say it's meat from an animal. No I will not try it." 

Here is the picture I placed on the survey (it was in black and white).